1324 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1324 Hancock Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building located in Bushwick, built in 1909 and currently owned by Joel Rubinfeld. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being water-related problems and safety violations. As of mid-2025, there are active violations regarding external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023 that remain unresolved.

In the most recent 311 service request from May 2024, there was a heavy water leak problem that required HPD intervention. Throughout 2023 and 2024, the building has faced multiple heat, water, and pest issues, including an unsanitary condition complaint involving pests in August 2023 that was not able to be inspected, and a building-wide heat/hot water problem in November 2023. There have been recurring issues with rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat presence in 2023-2024, though some baiting efforts were applied during this period.

The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in unit 3L, which had several documented violations in early 2023 including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, water leaks, and pest infestations. Though these violations were officially closed after repairs and inspections, they indicate prior safety concerns. Historical records from 2018 show violations related to bulkhead door safety that were also addressed through corrective measures. While the building has maintained a zero tolerance for bedbug infestations, with all reporting periods showing no affected units, the ongoing issues with water leaks, heating systems, and rodent presence suggest there are persistent maintenance challenges that affect resident quality of life.